Experience Catania like a local! Meet in Piazza Duomo beneath the iconic Elephant Fountain and step into the vibrant heartbeat of this magical, resilient city. Begin with a Sicilian ritual : a refreshing granita with warm brioche, a true taste of local mornings. Explore the lively Fish Market, alive with colors, scents of the sea and spices. As a licensed tour Leader, I’ll share insider stories and authentic insights, revealing the city’s soul beyond what most visitors see. Questions about local life, customs, and traditions are warmly welcomed. Pause in Bellini Garden, then savor Sicilian street food , with bold Etna wine. A sensory, human journey, where you feel, taste, and connect with Catania like a true local.
Panoramic tour, photo storytelling
Walk, storytelling, photos
Typical Catania breakfast with Sicilian cannoli and espresso coffee or cappuccino
Panoramic tour, stories and anecdotes of the oldest university in Sicily. Walk and photos
Walk, stories and anecdotes about the Roman Amphitheater. Panoramic tour and photos
Panoramic tour, walk, stories and anecdotes in the emblematic garden of Catania
Last stop in one of the most historic bars in Catania where you will taste the Catanese arancino, a typical local gastronomic specialty combined with a tasting of a Sicilian wine
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
"Walking Through Catania : Streets, Insights & Delicious Bites" lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $69 per person for this Catania experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Elephant Fountain. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
We were the only 2 in this excursion and it was amazing! Simona was so very kind, informative and knowledgeable. It was wonderful having her take us around to places where she grew up. Afterwords, we sat and talked, and had wine like we were long lost friends catching up. Highly recommend!
Our guide Simona was fantastic, welcoming , warm, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our food tour and her enthusiasm and local knowledge. I highly recommend this experience and the food was varied and great. Thanks Simona for a great night. Mike.
Simone was a great tour guide. We were able to experience very authentic Sicilian foods. She’s very knowledgeable on the area. The tour was well organized, and well thought out for the best experience we could have.
Walking tour. Good food at various stops. Local guide that grew up in the immediate area. Interesting authentic local foods.
Great morning with Simona and her partner, who were both really friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel so welcome. The tour took us on a lovely morning stroll through the city where we learnt some of the history whilst stopping for many delicious bites of food along the way. We really enjoyed our tour and highly recommend to anyone visiting Catania.
Very good guide (Simona), provided us with an excellent mix of Catania history, food and social interaction. She is excellent in her knowledge and explanations. Also very personable.
I booked this for 10 am and was advised it was not possible as the tour operator was not available due to other commitments Why is it available to book then??!!! .... Unprofessional, I requested a refund!
Thank you for your message, and I completely understand your frustration regarding the 10 AM slot not being available. However, I would like to clarify the full context. Your booking request was submitted with less than 24 hours' notice. Please note that the 24-hour minimum notice is our internal quality policy. We do not require this to be bureaucratic or inflexible—we enforce it to guarantee the highest standard of experience for all our guests. This lead time allows us to keep group sizes small and intimate, to properly prepare each tour, and to ensure that every participant receives the attention and service they deserve. That said, we do accept last-minute bookings on a case-by-case basis, but only when they do not interfere with the quality of the experience for other participants already booked on the tour. In your specific case, the 10 AM slot was not available because accepting it would have compromised the overall quality for the rest of the group. Despite your request falling outside our policy, we did not simply reject you outright. We went out of our way to offer an exceptional alternative at 9 AM on the same day—the only slot we could reasonably open on such short notice without affecting the quality of other tours or groups. Unfortunately, you declined this option. I would also like to clarify that no refund is being issued because no payment was ever actually charged or accepted. Since your booking request was not confirmed or accepted by us, the transaction was automatically voided, and any temporary hold placed on your card has been released. The funds were never taken from your account in the first place—they were simply returned to you automatically as the booking was never finalized. We sincerely regret that we could not match your preferred time on this occasion, but we hope you understand that our advance-notice policy exists to protect the quality of every guest's experience. We would be delighted to welcome you on a future tour with the proper advance notice—or even as a last-minute booking, should conditions allow. Best regards
Delightful mix of wonderful food and a stroll in the beautiful old town. Our guide shared so much to make it a fun and entertaining tour.
Simona and Alessandro are lovely and warm. There was a LOT of food. And also good advice on what to do and see. Despite the heat, we enjoyed seeing the sights and sounds of Catania. I went back to my air-conditioned room and listened to Maria Callas interpretato la Norma di Vincenzo Bellini on full blast!
Very knowledgeable to the area and lot of good stories Bought us to best places to tast the local food
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Walking Through Catania : Streets, Insights & Delicious Bites" | 3 hours | 4.8 (57) | $69 | |
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 All-Inclusive Catania Street Food & Market Tour by Streaty | 3 hours | 4.9 (399) | $86 | View |
 Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) | 2–8 hours | 4.6 (123) | $52 | View |
 Etna Morning Trip | 6 hours | 4.7 (1,388) | $69 | View |
 Etna Tour in 4x4 or MiniVan | 5 hours | 4.8 (622) | $75 | View |
 Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania | 5 hours | 4.8 (560) | $70 | View |